Expect the occasional light drizzle and low 20s this weekend according to BoM, which is perfect for browsing two sensational markets at either end of Huskisson this Sunday, coffee on Owen Street and a zingy cocktail or two to get the ball rolling on Saturday night – try Bud’s Tavern, Pasta Buoy, Wild Ginger, and the Martini Club at Jervis Bay Coffee Co, for spicy margs or espresso martinis.
Markets for Everyone
The pick of the markets is in Huskisson this Sunday, with the ‘usual’ Husky Markets located in White Sands Park instead of the sports fields for this Sunday only, and a special artisans market hosted by Arts Muster happening in the Community Hall in Dent Street. Wander through around 100 stalls in White Sands Park from 8-2pm, then head up to the Hall to see textiles, jewellery, sculpture, ceramics, paper crafts, homewares, gifts, stationery and more, from 10-4pm. You can try your hand at a mini-craft workshop or community knitting project for free, while you’re there.
Saturday morning it’s Callala markets 8-1pm at the community centre on Emmett Street
Thursday is farmers market day, Berry and Nowra both put on a fantastic array of produce and much more, every Thursday afternoon, see their socials for the latest info.
Creative Talks
Join a panel of experienced artists and arts administrators discussing how artists can respond to an expression of interest, hosted by South Coast Arts. Hear from creatives who have successfully responded to Public Art EOIs, as well as from those who actively seek creatives to participate in their Public Art EOIs, for just $10 including networking drinks.
Art of Stories
Join First Nations cultural custodians from Gadhungal Marring to learn an ancient story about the crimson rosella at Bundanon this Saturday 13 April from 11am, free with museum entry ($18). This story highlights the vital role of art in preserving culturally significant stories and histories.
Live music
Who doesn’t love a Latin band? El Horses has you covered this weekend with Sonido performing Saturday 13 April at 7pm.
Jervis Bay Brewing Co presents Will Chittick, a south coast local with smooth vocals and a chilled vibe, perfect for a Sunday afternoon, from 4pm.
Plan Ahead
Sign up for the Mother’s Day Classic, a regional fun run/walk along the beautiful Jervis Bay foreshore to raise funds for Breast & Ovarian Cancer Research, and join their mission to stop both ovarian cancer and breast cancer in their tracks. Sunday 8 May from 8am, register now.
Bistecca and Fire Dinner at Worrowing, part of the Shoalhaven Food Network 2024 Autumn Celebration of Food, is a collaboration with Albert & Miso and Henry Clive for a Bistecca/fire long table dinner, plus The Castaways will play from 5:30pm. From $95 +bf
Art classes are a fantastic option for cooler days, and there are some wonderful options coming up.
Join artist Tianli Zu to create your own motif through the traditional Chinese art of papercuts. Learn how to make these intricate works with just a piece of paper and scissors. Explore the role motifs play in visual storytelling as you draw inspiration from the exhibition, Blurring Boundaries, at the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery. $30 +bf, all materials supplied
Local artist Jenny McIntosh has two enticing workshops coming up for those of us seeking our inner artist, starting with the Stress Buster, an afternoon of creative fun for which you need zero experience (perfect for anyone who says, I’m not creative… you know who you are), on Saturday 20 April from 1.30-4pm ($90), followed by Creative Flow, a morning session designed to dissolve any blockages, on Tuesday 23 April from 9.30-12.30pm ($110). Both classes include materials – these popular workshops sell out fast.
